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Charges against EFF’s Shivambu read out


Parliament – Disciplinary charges relating to the recent disruption of President Jacob Zuma’s question time in Parliament were read out to EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu on Tuesday.

Initiator Darryl van Voore, for Parliament’s powers and privileges committee, put seven charges to Shivambu, one of 20 Economic Freedom Fighters MPs facing disciplinary action.

Among the charges were that Shivambu failed to keep quiet and sit down after being instructed to do so by National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete while Zuma was answering questions on the Nkandla controversy on 21 August.

His conduct impeded the House in performing its function of oversight over the executive. Most of the charges relate to his alleged contempt of Parliament, as EFF members chanted “pay back the money” at Zuma.

Van Voore said this conduct resulted in the Assembly adjourning for the day.

As he began reading the charges against a second EFF MP, party leader Julius Malema interrupted.

“We have received the charges. I think the best way will be to ask us one by one if we confirm we received the charges and we understand, and then we say yes and proceed,” Malema said.

Van Voore had asked Shivambu to plead but Malema intervened, saying all charges should be read first, and he would then make his submission before his colleagues would plead.

He asked committee chairperson Lemias Mashile to stop Van Voore as it was a “waste of time” to read the charges as they had all received these last month.

Proceedings were suspended for five minutes to consider this.

The committee agreed to the request and all accused were to be asked to confirm that they had received and understood the charges, starting with Shivambu.

Shivambu immediately objected to the manner in which Van Voore did it – one of many interjections by the accused.

He said Van Voore should ask whether he had read and received the charges only, because he would not answer a question on whether he agreed to the manner in which the charges were put to him.

Mashile was forced to ask Van Voore to start afresh. He expressed frustration with the EFF’s constant questioning of proceedings.

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Pampierstad man kills girlfriend


By Obakeng Maje
Pampierstad- A murder case against Sakhile man was postponed by Pampierstad Magistrate Court on Monday, according to reports.

Vaaltar FM reported that a case against Obakeng Pheleu,29, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, was remanded in custody after the court denied him bail.

A 29 year-old man allegedly bludgeoned his girlfriend to death in cold blood after an argument ensued between the two.

Magogong village girl allegedly visited Pheleu at his house in Sakhile location, near Pampierstad.

Pheleu who is fugitive against the law, is reported to have two more pending cases and was once arrested for domestic violence.

The case was postponed until 13 October 2014 for formal bail application.-TDN
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A murder case against former North West MEC postponed


By Obakeng Maje
Stilfontein- A case against a North West former MEC for Local Government China Dodovu and his co-accused was postponed until Friday by Stilfontein Magistrate Court on Monday.

Beleaguered former MEC China Dodovu and current member of provincial legislature Papiki Babuile, and other accused are facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, premeditated murder and murder after they were linked to former Kenneth Kaunda District’s regional secretary David Chika who was shot at point-blank on his driveway.

The security was beefed-up inside and outside court as ANC and EFF members came out in numbers to show their support to troubled comrades.

William Chika, who is a father of David Chika told Daily Sun that the postponement of the case is affecting them.

The case was postponed after two accused including Sihlangu Sikhakhane who is believed to be a gunman asked time to get legal representatives.

“This case has been dragging for so long and this really makes our lives very difficult. We would like to see this case comes to a closure as we would like to move on with our lives. We have trust in the justice system and at the end of the day justice will prevails” David Chika’s father William Chika said.

Dodovu and other accomplices will be back in Stilfontein Magistrate Court again on Friday.

Chika was shot two days ahead of ANC National Elective Conference that was held in Mangaung in 2014.
-TDN
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Call Centre established to deal with any essential services cut


Mahikeng- As a result of the North West Provincial Government intervention in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, there is a looming threat that essential services around the district might be cut by those who are not in support of the progressive intervention by the provincial government.

Following the threats, the department has also established a Joint Operation Centre to deal with any threats and anarchy that might arise.

MEC for the department Collen Maine said: “The department and the police are working tirelessly around the clock to ensure the safety of our people. Some departmental and police officials have been deployed in key strategic areas to ensure that the essential services continue uninterrupted and that no life threatening situation erupt”.

“We urge our community members to remain calm as the situation is being monitored day and night and that we continue to keep our eyes and ears on the ground. If community members suspects anything or want to report any misdemeanor can contact our call centre that is operating 24/7 at 018 388 3888” concluded MEC Maine.
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Potchefstroom man wanted for attempted murder


By Obakeng Maje
Potchefstroom- North West police are looking for a suspect who linked to a house robbery and attempted murder, says colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

The atrocity took place on 30 August 2014 at around 21:30.

“A suspect was allegedly wearing a beanie and carried a pistol during the commission of crime. He is slender-built, short and in his early 30s” he said.

The crime took place at 117 Wynne street, in Potchefstroom, North West.

Anybody with information regarding this case must please contact the investigating officer, WO Hildebrand of Potchefstroom Detective Service on the following contact number:  018-299 7428  /  082 513 3280.
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Police are looking for ‘missing’ man


By Obakeng Maje
Motswedi- North West police are looking for a 48-year-old man after he went missing on the 02 August 2014, says colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

“George Motlhankana,48, went missing on 02 August 2014 at Lekubung Tribal Office, near Motswedi village” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The investigating officer in this case is Capt O J Maschaba of Motswedi Crime Prevention and he can be contacted on the following number:  018-365 1505.-TDN
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‘N West woman wanted for murder’


By Obakeng Maje
Klerksdorp- North West police are looking for a woman in her twenties by the name of Maso Davids, says colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.

“A wanted person is sought after being linked to a murder case. The wanted person is in her twenties, she is a black female and use the name Maso Davids” Mokgwabone said.    

He said it is understood that the wanted person is in the vicinity of Klerksdorp and Wolmaransstad.-TDN
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Fugutive Pudumoe woman wanted for child negligence


By Obakeng Maje
Pudumoe- North West police. Are looking for a 32 year-old woman for child neglect. 

“The police are sought after this wanted person on a case of child negligence. A warrant of arrest was issued for this wanted person” Pudumoe Police Station spokesperson sergeant Tebogo Thebe said.

Please contact the investigating officer, constable BK Masire of Pudimoe FCS with any information regarding the whereabouts of Patience Tinny Padisha on the following numbers: 053-995 9193/082 856 1174.
-TDN
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New date set for Northern Cape crime stats release


By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley- The National Crime Statistics was issued  on Friday , 19th September 2014 by the Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko.

The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape will be releasing the Provincial Crime Statistic at a media briefing to be held  as follows :

Date:   Thursday, 9th  October 2014

Time:  08:30 for 09:00

Venue: SAPS Galeshewe Boardroom
-TDN
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